1 census tracts · pop 2,580 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 5.4/10
· range 5.4–5.4
Waterford is a diverse neighborhood in Gainesville with 1 census tract and a population of 2,580 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 5.4/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 58% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 24% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,214/month sits 7% lower than the Gainesville citywide average ($1,299).
Risk score
5.4
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Waterford vs GainesvilleHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority91%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport94%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in Waterford
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
35.9%Housing insecurity
23.7%Utility shutoff threat
48.8%Food insecurity
43.7%SNAP enrollment
35.9%No health insurance
44.6%Any disability
Frequently asked
About Waterford
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Waterford?
Waterford scores 5.4/10 (Moderate tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does Waterford compare to Gainesville overall?
Waterford scores 3.1 points higher than Gainesville overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 58% of income on rent vs 35% citywide. Average rent: $1,214 vs $1,299.
Q3
What is the average rent in Waterford?
Average gross rent in Waterford is $1,214/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 58% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Waterford residents are renters?
81% of Waterford households are renter-occupied (vs 61% in Gainesville). The neighborhood has 2,580 residents.
Q5
Is Waterford a high social-vulnerability area?
Waterford sits in the 98th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is Waterford for landlords?
Waterford carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (5.4/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Gainesville as a whole (2.3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Waterford?
Waterford has 2,821 residents (Diverse Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (53.1%), White (non-Hispanic) (15%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (13.5%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
